The Great Joel Migration: A Journey from BBQ to Baked Beans (We Hope)
Ah, the age-old mystery that plagues The Last of Us fanatics (myself very much included) - how in the heck did Joel make it from sunny Austin, Texas all the way to the beanie-wearing wonderland of Boston? The game throws us into a post-apocalyptic world 20 years after the outbreak, leaving us with more questions than answers about this epic journey.
But fear not, fellow scavengers! We're here to crack open some theories wilder than a clicker on a sugar rush.
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Hitching a Ride on a Radroach Rocket (Probably Not)
Let's face it, with gas as rare as a working PS3 in 2023, Joel wasn't exactly cruising down I-40 in a pimped-out muscle car. Maybe he snagged a spot on a mutated bird's back? Or perhaps he befriended a particularly chatty Bloater who doubled as a bumpy taxi service? While these options would make one heck of an action sequence, they seem a tad... unlikely.
QuickTip: Skim the intro, then dive deeper.
Following the Herd (More Likely)
The most realistic option? Herding his way through the wasteland with other survivors. Imagine a post-apocalyptic wagon train, minus the covered wagons and plus the constant threat of being clicker chum. It would be a slow and dangerous trek, but with safety in numbers (and maybe a shared love of breakfast tacos to keep spirits high).
Pro Tip: If you're planning your own post-apocalyptic migration, pack plenty of snacks. Hangry survivors are a real threat.
QuickTip: Focus more on the ‘how’ than the ‘what’.
The Power of Plot Convenience (Hey, it Works Sometimes)
Maybe the answer is as simple as, well, plot convenience. Sometimes us gamers gotta take what we get. The game needed Joel in Boston, so there he was. No muss, no fuss, no epic hitchhiking adventure with a talking Bloater (although, that would've been amazing).
But hey, that doesn't stop us from theorizing! After all, where's the fun in a pre-written story?
QuickTip: Every section builds on the last.
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Still Buggin' You? FAQs for the Curious Smuggler
How to Survive a Post-Apocalyptic Road Trip? Pack light, travel smart, and never underestimate the power of a good spork.
How to Befriend a Bloater (Not Recommended)? We highly advise against this. Seriously, just don't.
Tip: Don’t skim past key examples.
How to Find a Decent Breakfast Taco in Boston? This one might be tougher than surviving the apocalypse itself. Maybe stick to the baked beans.
How to Get Over Not Seeing Epic Bloater Taxi Action? Watch some good zombie movies. It'll help (probably).
How to Thank the Gaming Gods for The Last of Us? Easy - share your wildest Joel migration theories in the comments below!
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